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Real estate information platform for development in Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County (Illinois and Indiana). http://chicagocityscape.com
coming soon: trees and people! and the weirdest bike I've seen
February 11, 2026 at 8:23 AM
coming soon: change the building envelope according to new FAR obtained via Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus
February 11, 2026 at 7:32 AM
it does not yet; that's a known edge case
February 11, 2026 at 7:31 AM
ComEd + Slipstream are hosting an all-electric house tour on Thursday, 12/1, 10am-1pm, in Bronzeville. The address is 12-20 W 44th St.
February 10, 2026 at 10:45 PM
[help us test this] 3D Building Visualizer: see what Chicago’s zoning code allows buff.ly/qZNTcYW
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A new 2-flat was permitted on this vacant lot in Woodlawn.

Learn about who designed it and who's building it: buff.ly/OYrNLWC
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
This is largely geared towards residential uses.

It has only been tested on properties currently zoned to allow housing.

Reply with your feedback!
February 10, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Thx
February 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM
ahhhh, I grabbed the wrong image
February 10, 2026 at 12:54 AM
See what can be built on any Chicago property!

Our new 3D Building Visualizer shows the maximum building size allowed by zoning. Adjust setbacks, stories, and footprint to explore development potential. Try it now (available to everyone for a limited time): buff.ly/KJtiLp9
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Third City Art Studio Opening In Austin, 1st In Project To Transform North Avenue Into Arts District...

Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/FkFYkbQ
February 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
New in contractor & company profiles: filter the companies list for just the ones you've faved. This way you can easily see the last time each of them were on a Chicago building permit. buff.ly/pJsIVm7 (requested by a member)
Chicago Cityscape - Contractor Profiles
Find and investigate contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, and structural engineers doing work in Chicago
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February 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Oh interesting idea
February 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Yep! The feature should go live later today, and our Sources page and knowledge base will have indications
February 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
here's a little demo of our forthcoming 3D Building Visualizer
February 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
A new Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals agenda, decisions or minutes, or video has been added: buff.ly/9uVdwDL (automated)
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February 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Next up: showing adjacent buildings at their actual heights
February 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
I believe so!
It’s the address on the permit and associated with these renderings: www.chicagocityscape.com/document/3599
An approved conversion of a former hotel to a 40-unit residential building
An approved conversion of a former hotel to a 40-unit residential building.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
601 W Diversey Pkwy in Lincoln Park is undergoing a major renovation - converting a 70-room hotel into a 40-unit multi-family building with a ground floor retail space. buff.ly/MPZi5Xx
February 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Thx
February 9, 2026 at 3:59 AM
coming soon: visualize the zoning envelope of any property in Chicago (optimized for housing)
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The CTA is investing $6.4M to renovate the 43rd Green Line station in Bronzeville. Improvements include aesthetic upgrades, and essential repairs to the stationhouse and platforms. And more πŸš‰ buff.ly/faJGbHZ
February 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A new 5-story, 47-unit residential building with 1st-floor retail and a 16-car garage is coming to Lincoln Square. The $5M project will also feature a rooftop deck. Learn more: buff.ly/CCFTV0d
February 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
A new coffee shop is coming to the Near West Side! This $100,000 tenant improvement project will transform 1040 W Taylor St.

See the map πŸ—ΊοΈ buff.ly/ygCrRtx
February 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
30 vacant homes in North Pullman up for revitalization - If the City Council approves, the city will...

Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/NYT1p42
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM